Second Hand Panigale S, or New Panigale Base model.

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by ResB1199, Dec 26, 2012.

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  1. Just considering my options right now but would appreciate other enthusiasts thoughts.

    So, Second Hand Panigale S, or New Panigale Base model.

    I'm leading towards, the Second Hand S right now. :wink: I also gotta understand what is different with the 2013 models.
     
    #1 ResB1199, Dec 26, 2012
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  2. I'd get a new standard ABS model, trouble is I've got no room left!
     
    #2 Major, Dec 26, 2012
  3. Me too. If you're that fussy you can add bits after.

    Or you can sell the wife and kids now and get yourself what you want from the off :upyeah:
     
    #3 El Toro, Dec 26, 2012
  4. I had the same problem with my multi,base model or 2nd hand s,i went for the new base model,i am 100% happy,i thought i would want the ohlins ect but i just enjoy the bike,i am a i want i want type of person and thought i would be buying bling,but i have not spent a penny on it,no point in trying to polish a turd,now a pani is a thing of beauty ,i think i would spend spend spend.
     
    #4 simmytt, Dec 26, 2012
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  5. Depends on age , and mileage of the 'S'. If its only done a few miles, I'd buy that. Assuming condition is A1 etc
     
    #5 d8mok, Dec 26, 2012
  6. Fast Bikes mag reckoned that for road use the base model is the better option.
     
    #6 duke63, Dec 26, 2012
  7. I would go for the S with all the extra bits - they would cost far too much to add to the base model if you ever wanted to upgrade.
    Plus someone else has already taken the depreciation hit as it rolled off the forecourt!
     
    #7 antonye, Dec 26, 2012
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  8. I was considering either base model with ABS or the S. Went for the base model with ABS and added Termi end cans. I've ridden the Dealers demo S 3 times a done a few hundred miles on it and done 1100 miles on my own Base model. Really didn't notice any real difference in the handling, main one being stiffer set up when S is in Race mode. The engine and response is exactly the same on the two models.

    Main things I'm not keen about on the S are the leads coming out of the top of the forks. This really bugged me but I'm a bit anal like that. Also without the Termi's there's a butterfly valve on the exhaust which closes when low revs and low speed to cut down noise in town etc...This is a really annoying for me as it's inconsistent and makes the bike sound like it's on one pot. When the Termi's are fitted they remove the servo so the valve becomes inactive. I guess you could also do that with the std end cans as well.

    there's a guy in the US on the link below who has taken a base model as a track bike. He really rates the std forks although did upgrade them with ohlins cartridges but only after running in std form on the track for quite afew tracks days. The thread is a good read anyway.

    Panigale Track Bike Project - Page 7 - ducati.org forum | the home for ducati owners and enthusiasts

    So for me I'd go for the base model with ABS and fit Termi's. But of course I'd say that coz that's what I did !!!!!!!!
     
    #8 nev749bip, Dec 26, 2012
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  9. Without cost and mileage of the used S known, it's impossible to share an informed opinion!
     
    #9 Spareparts, Dec 26, 2012
  10. If you're tracking it, std and put the right bits on. If its road, an S for da bling :)
     
    #10 bradders, Dec 26, 2012
  11. S S S S ..... just not having to do the first 600 miles is worth it! :)
     
    #11 kope999R, Dec 26, 2012
  12. nothing quite like picking up your own brand spanking new bike :upyeah:

    you need to add a survey to the post
     
    #12 Char, Dec 26, 2012
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  13. Having never owned a spanking new bike, but have had loads of new cars, I can see the appeal
     
    #13 bradders, Dec 26, 2012
  14. If you buy the standard bike you will lose more cash as it'll depreciate faster being new. In a years time the resale will be near to what you pay for the s .
     
    #14 d8mok, Dec 26, 2012
  15. Why not buy a secondhand standard bike then?
     
    #15 Major, Dec 26, 2012
  16. Because that's not what he asked
     
    #16 d8mok, Dec 26, 2012
  17. Maybe not, but he was after others thoughts!
     
    #17 Major, Dec 26, 2012
  18. Cheers all. Is the 2013 base model with ABS any different to the 2012 ABS model? Might tip the scales if the 2013 base Model with ABS had better spec, i.e. brought it closer to the spec of the S perhaps.
     
    #18 ResB1199, Dec 26, 2012
  19. I'd still buy the "S" even if a used standard one get thrown into the question. When spending this amount on a bike it's worth getting as best as possible initially as adding bits after isn't cost effective. Buying new doesn't guarantee anything , so get agood used low mileage one with all the toys for sensible money.
     
    #19 d8mok, Dec 26, 2012
  20. As far as I know the 2013 bikes are the same as the very late 2012's (with the oil viewing window on the right side in the belly pan), just available in white now too.
     
    #20 The Hammer, Dec 26, 2012
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